• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: VSN
• Type / style: White / Dry
• Grape variety: Aligoté 100%
• Classification: IG Colinele Dobrogei
• Readiness for drinking: now~2028
• Price range: 0~1,999 Yen
• JAN Code: 5942134005313

What is Aligoté?

Aligoté, a white grape variety originating from France, remains relatively underappreciated on the global wine stage despite its ability to produce excellent wines. In Romania, however, it has found a thriving home, with 5,065 hectares under cultivation as of 2023—more than three times the area planted in Burgundy.

In the Dobrogea region, Aligoté is the most representative white grape variety, covering 854 hectares as of 2023. At Daniel’s Wine Club, we wholeheartedly recommend exploring Aligoté wines from this region. Their unique charm and exceptional quality make them well worth a try.

Why choose this wine?

Caii de la Letea Volumul 1 Aligoté 2022 is a fresh and pleasant white wine from Romania’s Dobrogea region. Made from 100% Aligoté grapes grown in the limestone-rich Sarica Niculitel vineyard, this wine offers a radiant lemon hue and vibrant aromas of acacia, elderflower, and green apple. On the palate, its refreshing acidity is complemented by notes of citrus and dried hay, creating a balanced, fruit-forward profile. Perfectly versatile, it pairs beautifully with white fish, grilled chicken, salads, and even sushi. Serve chilled at 8–10°C to savor its fresh and lively character.

Tasting notes

Appearance

Bright, healthy lemon hue.

Nose

Fresh and rich floral aromas, featuring hints of acacia, elderflower, and chamomile. Fruit notes of green apple, white peach, and pear add complexity, a rarity at this price range. The influence of limestone soils provides a distinct mineral character, evoking wet stones and flint.

Palate

The palate reveals nuances of green apple, citrus, and hay. The wine strikes a harmonious balance between its fresh, lively acidity and moderate fruitiness. Rounded and smooth with a firm mineral backbone, this dry wine also has a faint fruit-derived sweetness that enhances its appeal.

Food pairing

Exceptionally versatile, this wine pairs well with a wide range of dishes, making it an ideal companion for meals. Notable pairings include herb-crusted white fish, vegetable and seafood appetizers, caponata, grilled chicken, yogurt-based salads, and fresh cheeses. It also complements Japanese cuisine, such as nanbanzuke, summer vegetable tempura, and sushi.

Service temperature

8~10°C

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 12.5%
• Residual sugar: 1.30 g/l
• Acidity: 6.09 g/l
• Bottle volume: 375 ml
• Closure: screw cap
• Single item dimensions (mm): 237 x 60
• Single item weight (g): 655
• Case size: 24 bottles
• Case dimensions (mm): 237 x 360 x 240
• Case weight (g): 15,750

Vineyard

• Ingredients: 100% grapes
• Region: Dobrogea
• Viticultural region: Colinele Dobrogei
• Viticultural center: Sarica Niculitel
• Village: Niculitel
• Vineyard: Sarica Niculitel
• Soil: Limestone
• Altitude: 0~50 m
• Average annual temperature: 10.8°C
• Average annual rainfall: 350~450 mm
• Harvest yield: 3.5 t/Ha
• Vineyard manager: Sorin IGNAT
• Vineyard consultant: Paul FULEA

Winemaking

• Producer: Sarica Niculitel
• Production place: Sarica Niculitel
• Bottling place: Sarica Niculitel
• Maturation: Stainless steel
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle

Import information

• Importer: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Import method: Container import
• Import route: Sarica Niculitel ⇨ Daniel’s Wine Club
• Quality control method during transportation: Use temperature-controlled containers

Storage information

• Seller: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Storage place: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Storage temperature: 16~18°C

Gifts, wrapping, noshi

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